Working together on world class Port of Rotterdam Authority Piraeus, 1 October 2012 Victor Schoenmakers

2 Port in figures Port of Rotterdam engine of the economy  Total port area 26,000 acres (net 12,500 acres)  Total employment 350,000 people (of which 140,000 in the region)  Total added value € 16 billion  Throughput 435 million tons, 11,1 million TEU (2011)  Depth up to 75 ft (= 24 m)

3 Top 20 of European ports Unit: Gross weight x 1 million metric tons *) Including Caspian pipeline Consortium Marine Terminal Figures 2010 Top 20 World ports

4 Total throughput x 1 million tons (m)

55 In 2030, Rotterdam is Europe’s most important port and industry complex. It is a strong combination of the Global Hub and Europe’s Industrial Cluster, both leading in efficiency and sustainability. Rotterdam is closely connected with other North West European industrial and logistic areas. Leading companies invest in modern facilities. Cooperation between companies, government and universities results in a high quality labour market, good quality of life and accessibility. Our adaptive powers are unique. Port Compass 2030 in line with White Paper Transport 2050 and TEN-T proposals (comments by DG MOVE) Port Compass 2030

6 PoR after corporatisation Red line 2004: corporatisation

11 From Landlord to Port Developer and beyond Vessel traffic guidance Land Distriparks International consultancy Port community system Pipeline infrastructure Broadband Real estate Access to rail infrastructure, a.o. Keyrail CO 2 network Traffic Mgt Company PORint

12 Land Lease+  PoR and business partners invest in the value of a business opportunity (Port Developer)  Contracts: follow market dynamics  flexibility is the key

13 Nautical-technical services  PoR Harbour Master: 24/7 safe and secure operations of maritime transport  Pilotage: regulated market by competition agency  Boatmen: liberalised market  Towage: liberalised market  Port Management Regulation: strict safety & security criteria and services to all clients and port areas

14 Labour market in Rotterdam  Liberalised market  No mandatory use of labour pools  Supply and demand of labour force not balanced in the future

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